Helyn was born February 10, 1924, in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Fred C. and Olivia (Frazier) Poindexter.

Mrs. Thorpe was a member of AME Lovells Chapel. Helyn worked as a teacher at various preschools around Kansas City for 30 years. She loved life and enjoyed teaching children and spending time with her family and friends.

Mrs. Thorpe was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Robert Thorpe and Marlin T. Thorpe; one daughter, Monique Thorpe; eight brothers; two sisters, and one great-grandson, Corey Brown

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 29, 2012, at Patton Funeral Home in Huntsville. Burial will be in the Huntsville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 p.m., Monday at the Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

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